FLEET CHANNELS
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Leasing

What’s new in fleet/leasing management – products, services trends, companies, people? Scan the article archive for feature-length editorial on best practices, developments, how-to’s, and company profiles.

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Safety & Accident Management

Look for the latest news in driver safety and risk management products, programs, and developments. Search the article archive for in-depth features on safety and risk-related topics, plus find out what other fleet operations are doing to improve their safety programs.

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Fuel Management

Stay current with fuel and oil news, prices, products, trends, and developments. View tips on managing fuel costs, best practices from fleet operations around the country and trends forecasts from the experts.

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Green Fleet

As companies increasingly look for "green" solutions in reducing fuel costs, cutting oil consumption, shrinking their carbon footprint, and enhancing their images, you must stay on top of the latest in alternative fuels and technologies.

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GPS / Telematics

Learn how wireless and GPS technology can help your fleet relating to routing, maintenance, security, safety and more. See how fleets are using telematics and how to address employee privacy issues.

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Maintenance

Scan the headlines for what’s new in vehicle maintenance. Search the article archive for features on the cutting maintenance costs, trend forecasting, new products, and more.

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New Fleets

Building a fleet department from scratch? Search here for news on the products and services you’ll need. Learn Fleet 101 basics from the article archive of how-to features, management tips and advice, and what works for other fleets in your industry.

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Software

Technology’s impact on fleet management continues as software helps streamline report generation, create more robust data collection and analysis. Research fleet software, view best practices and see what’s on the technology horizon.

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Vehicle Research

Vehicle product news in one handy reference point. Find out what’s new from the OEMs: vehicle descriptions, specs, technology advances, and more.

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FLEET TV
RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
6 Ways to Go Green and Save
New Green Paper details six ways wireless fleet management lowers emissions while reducing operating costs.
Fuel Saving Strategies Survey
Do you know where you stand among your peers with incorporating fuel efficient strategies in your fleet? Are you concerned with the rising fuel costs, green initiatives and the effects of this on your fleet's bottom line?
WEB SEMINARS
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Green Fleet Vehicles— What You Should Know

10/25/2007

11:00 - 11:45 AM PST / 2:00 - 2:45 PM EST
Interact with expert panelists, participate in benchmarking polls and gain valuable insight into alternative fuels, hybrid technology, cost-benefit analysis, vehicle innovations and more!
www.iian.ibeam.com/events/bobi001/23269

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More Factors Point to an Impending Used-Vehicle Shortage

By Mike Antich
The past two weeks have produced a dizzying string of announcements ranging from Chrysler Financial stopping lease financing, Chase Auto Finance no longer providing lease financing for Chrysler brands, Wells Fargo ending lease financing, all major OEMs decreasing truck production volumes, and HSBC Financial Corp.’s decision to stop funding auto loans. All of which may be good news for fleets remarketing vehicles two to three years from now.

How to Develop a Corporate Culture of Fleet Policy Compliance

By Mike Antich
The best time to control cost is before it occurs and the way to do this is by establishing policies and procedures that inhibit unnecessary spending and protect corporate assets. Adherence to fleet policy is crucial and it should be part of each company’s overall business strategy. The best managed fleets tend to be those whose drivers adhere to a written fleet policy. Does your corporate culture encourage compliance with fleet policy?

Will You Need Fewer Fleet Vehicles in an Era of Hyperconnectivity?

By Mike Antich

Is the U.S. Destined to Follow the U.K. Fleet Model?

By Mike Antich


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MAGAZINE

July 2008

In This Issue:

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Silva Delivers Productivity and Sustainability for PepsiCo in 2007

Pete Silva, director, fleet procurement of PepsiCo, is Fleet Financials’ 2008 Fleet Executive of the Year. Among his achievements is developing purchasing synergy between the PepsiCo operating units and its bottlers.

5 Fatal Career Mistakes Fleet Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Even the best managers commit errors, and sometimes they’re big enough to stop a career cold. Here are five career mistakes fleet managers often make and steps they can take to avoid making them.

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How to Survive (and Thrive) In a Strategic Sourcing Environment

Often viewed as an interloper bent upon wresting authority away from fleet managers, strategic sourcing is a relatively new process introduced in the 1980s. Fleet managers should view it as a tool for success.

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In Their Own Words: Fleet Managers Evaluate Suppliers

With anonymity guaranteed, fleet managers speak candidly of their relationships with suppliers — for some, a good partnership; for others, less than satisfactory.

16 Steps to Maximize Residual Value

Follow these common- sense strategies before the acquisition decision, during ownership, and prior to resale to help you hold the line on residual values.

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The Advantages and Pitfalls of Employee Monitoring

Employee monitoring can be used to ensure employees are where they should be, mitigate risks, counter theft, and more. However, there are legal pitfalls if handled incorrectly.

EVENTS
The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association 2008 Conference and Equipment Show
9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008

 This year’s conference features a unique partnership with the Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, a "Green Fleet" track and an opportunity to connect with Clean Cities coordinators from RMFMA member states.  

Bobit Business Media's Green Fleet Conference 2008
9/15/2008 - 9/16/2008

<b>CHICAGO</b> – Bobit Business Media's Green Fleet Conference 2008 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from Sept. 15-16. The conference and exposition has been designed to address the latest issues impacting the entire fleet arena.

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Fleet Financials - July/August - 2008

In This Issue:
Silva Delivers Productivity and Sustainability for PepsiCo in 2007, 10 Ways to Increase Driver Compliance to Fleet Policy, 5 Fatal Career Mistakes Fleet Managers Make (& How to Avoid Them) and much more…